Warwick Unveils Two New Robert Trujillo Signature Basses

Warwick has introduced the Artist Series Robert Trujillo NT and the Rockbass Artist Line Robert Trujillo basses. The new models are built with similar specs to his existing signature Streamer bass, but are built in different factories to keep the price point down.

Available in 4- or 5-string versions, the Artist Series bass features a neck-through design with a maple neck accented with Ekanga Veneer stripes.

The body is maple with a AA Quilted Maple top finished in an eye-catching Ocean Blue. The fingerboard is Tigerstripe Ebony, and has the Metallica logo inlaid at the 12th fret.

In keeping with Trujillo’s specs, it includes a pair of active EMG J-style pickups and active Bartolini 3-way electronics.

The Rockbass Robert Trujillo is the first in the Rockbass Artist Line, which is built in Warwick’s facility in China. The model is a bolt-on design, with an alder body, maple neck with Ekanga veneers, and a Tigerstripe Ebony fingerboard.

Similar to Warwick’s Korean Artist Series bass, it also features the Metallica inlay and the pair of EMG J/J pickups, however the Bartolini preamp is exchanged for MEC 3-way electronics. The bass comes in a Black Satin finish.

Rockbass Artist Line Robert Trujillo Bass Specs:

Bolt-on

Available as 4- or 5-string, only fretted version

Alder body

Maple neck with Ekanga veneers

4 string regular neck; 5 string special asymmetrical neckshape

Tigerstripe Ebony fingerboard

34˝ Scale

24 frets

Active EMG J/J pickups

Active MEC 3-way electronics

Patented Easy Access™ electronics compartment

Black Satin Finish

Warwick machine heads

Warwick two-piece bridge

Warwick security locks

Chrome hardware

Just-A-Nut III

Weight: 4-string: 3,8 kg (8.3 lbs); 5-string: 4,3 kg (9.4 lbs)

Though the US price list is not yet available, the Artist Series Robert Trujillo NT and the Rockbass Artist Line Robert Trujillo basses have European MSRPs starting at €2,229 and €1,469 (approximately $2,932 and $1,932 USD), respectively. For more, check out the Warwick website.

Mike Bercik I’ve had bad luck with two Warwick highend basses. A Streamer Stage I that had a floating preamp and a Streamer LX Limited Edition that had a messed up input jack. I like my Spector NS-4 way better. I don’t think very highly about Warwicks quality control at all. It’s as bad as Rickenbackers.

Mike Bercik I’ve had bad luck with two Warwick highend basses. A Streamer Stage I that had a floating preamp and a Streamer LX Limited Edition that had a messed up input jack. I like my Spector NS-4 way better. I don’t think very highly about Warwicks quality control at all. It’s as bad as Rickenbackers.